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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Ballinger, Podiatrist in La Jolla, CA?
Dr. Larry Ballinger is a Podiatrist, who primarily practices in La Jolla, CA with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Ballinger is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Ballinger’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Ballinger’s office at (858) 554-8122.
What languages does Dr. Ballinger speak?
Dr. Ballinger and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Ballinger treat?
As a Podiatrist, Dr. Ballinger diagnoses, treats, and manages a wide range of conditions. This condition information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical conditions most commonly treated by Dr. Ballinger. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly.
Also known as:
- Right Foot Pain
- Left Foot Pain
- Foot Injuries and Disorder
- Pain
- Aching right foot
- Right foot discomfort
- Pain in right sole
- Ache in left foot
- Left foot discomfort
- Sore left foot
ICD-10 Codes:
- M79671: Pain in right foot
- M79672: Pain in left foot
Also known as:
- Plantar Nerve Damage
- Peripheral Nerve Disorder
- Plantar Neuropathy
- Foot Nerve Injury
- Nerve Damage in Foot
ICD-10 Codes:
- G5762: Lesion of plantar nerve, left lower limb
- G5761: Lesion of plantar nerve, right lower limb
Also known as:
- Nail Dystrophy
- Ingrown Nail
- Nail Disease
- Deformed nails
- Abnormal nail growth
- Ingrown toenail
- Onychocryptosis
ICD-10 Codes:
- L603: Nail dystrophy
- L600: Ingrowing nail
Also known as:
- Plantar Fibromatosis
- Foot Injuries and Disorder
- Heel Injuries and Disorder
- Ledderhose disease
- Plantar fasciitis nodule
- Foot fibromatosis
ICD-10 Codes:
- M722: Plantar fascial fibromatosis
Also known as:
- Follow-up After Treatment (Non-Cancer)
- Post-Treatment Check-up
- Aftercare Visit
- Recovery Monitoring Exam
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z09: Encounter for follow-up examination after completed treatment for conditions other than malignant neoplasm
Also known as:
- Nail Fungus
- Tinea Infection
- Onychomycosis
- Fungal nail infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- B351: Tinea unguium
Also known as:
- Right Ankle and Foot Pain
- Ankle Injuries and Disorder
- Foot Injuries and Disorder
- Pain
- Sore Right Ankle
- Sore Right Foot
- Aching Right Ankle and Foot
ICD-10 Codes:
- M25571: Pain in right ankle and joints of right foot
What procedures does Dr. Ballinger perform?
As a Podiatrist, Dr. Ballinger performs a variety of medical procedures. This procedure information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical procedures most commonly performed by Dr. Ballinger. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly.
Also known as:
- Nail Trimming and Cleaning
- Therapeutic Nail Debridement
- Thick Nail Treatment
- Fungal Nail Care
CPT Codes:
- 11721: Debridement of nail(s) by any method(s); 6 or more
Also known as:
- Removal of Benign Skin Lesions
- Removal of Corns or Calluses
- Corn or Callus Removal
- Corns and Calluses
- Benign Skin Growth Destruction
- Skin Lesion Excision
- Cryosurgery for Skin Lesions
- Electrosurgery for Skin Lesions
- Corn Excision
- Callus Trimming
- Hyperkeratotic Lesion Paring
- Corns and Calluses Treatment
- Paring of Corn
- Cutting of Callus
- Hyperkeratotic Lesion Removal
CPT Codes:
- 17110: Destruction (eg, laser surgery, electrosurgery, cryosurgery, chemosurgery, surgical curettement), of benign lesions other than skin tags or cutaneous vascular proliferative lesions; up to 14 lesions
- 11056: Paring or cutting of benign hyperkeratotic lesion (eg, corn or callus); 2 to 4 lesions
- 11055: Paring or cutting of benign hyperkeratotic lesion (eg, corn or callus); single lesion
Also known as:
- Wound Debridement
- Surgical Wound Cleaning
- Tissue Removal from Wound
- Dead Tissue Removal
CPT Codes:
- 11042: Debridement, subcutaneous tissue (includes epidermis and dermis, if performed); first 20 sq cm or less
Also known as:
- Ingrown Toenail Removal
- Nail Matrix Excision
- Permanent Nail Removal
- Deformed Nail Surgery
- Toenail Avulsion
CPT Codes:
- 11750: Excision of nail and nail matrix, partial or complete (eg, ingrown or deformed nail), for permanent removal;
Also known as:
- Nail Removal
- Nail Plate Avulsion
- Toenail Removal
- Fingernail Removal
CPT Codes:
- 11730: Avulsion of nail plate, partial or complete, simple; single
Also known as:
- Small Joint or Bursa Injection/Aspiration
- Joint Tap
- Bursa Fluid Removal
- Small Joint Injection
- Arthrocentesis
CPT Codes:
- 20600: Arthrocentesis, aspiration and/or injection, small joint or bursa (eg, fingers, toes); without ultrasound guidance
Also known as:
- Injection for Tendon or Ligament Pain
- Tendon sheath injection
- Ligament injection
- Plantar fascia injection
- Soft tissue injection for pain
CPT Codes:
- 20550: Injection(s); single tendon sheath, or ligament, aponeurosis (eg, plantar "fascia")
Also known as:
- Foot Nerve Injection for Pain (Morton's Neuroma)
- Morton's Neuroma Injection
- Plantar Digital Nerve Block
- Foot Nerve Steroid Injection
CPT Codes:
- 64455: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; plantar common digital nerve(s) (eg, Morton's neuroma)
Does Dr. Ballinger accept my insurance?
Dr. Ballinger accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (858) 554-8122 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Ballinger accept in La Jolla, CA?
Dr. Ballinger in La Jolla, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Centene
Crown Cork and Seal Company
Department of Defense / Tricare
Express Scripts
HealthComp
Humana
Medicare
State of Tennessee
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Ballinger's office located?
Dr. Larry Ballinger's Primary Practice
10666 N Torrey Pines Rd Fl 2
La Jolla, CA 92037
(858) 554-8122
What is Dr. Ballinger's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Ballinger's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1659326783.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Ballinger?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Ballinger
What is Dr. Larry Ballinger's specialty?
Dr. Ballinger is a Podiatrist near La Jolla, CA. A podiatrist is a person qualified by a Doctor of Podiatric Medicine (D.P.M.) degree, licensed by the state, and practicing within the scope of that license. Podiatrists diagnose and treat foot diseases and deformities. They perform medical, surgical and other operative procedures, prescribe corrective devices and prescribe and administer drugs and physical therapy. Contact Dr. Ballinger to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Larry Ballinger affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Ballinger is affiliated with Scripps Green Hospital, Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla, Scripps Mercy Hospital San Diego, Scripps Memorial Hospital Encinitas, Tri-City Medical Center which are a Castle Connolly Top Hospitals. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals are healthcare institutions recognized for their excellence in specific medical procedures and overall patient care. They are identified through a rigorous peer nomination process, evaluating factors like patient outcomes, quality of care, and expertise. The list recognizes hospitals that excel in 20 or more specific medical procedures, representing the top 25% nationwide. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals
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Is Larry Ballinger accepting new patients in La Jolla, CA?
Yes, Dr. Larry Ballinger is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Larry Ballinger offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Ballinger's office at (858) 554-8122 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Larry Ballinger?
Please contact Dr. Ballinger's office at (858) 554-8122 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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